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iStock is owned by Getty images. They are a professional MicroStock agency that does more than just offer photos. In fact, by joining iStockphoto using an iStock promo code, you’ll be eligible to get a lifetime’s worth of free stock media. If you’re anything like me, then you know what an incredible value this is when it comes to your overall marketing strategy.

Free Files Every Week

You heard me right – free files every week. This means no obligation – no buying anything, no signing up for anything – nothing. What can you expect to receive courtesy of iStock, week after week? These free files set the example for the entire iStock library.

Free Photo

Free pictures – that’s the most obvious one, right? Although iStock does not offer free editorial images, they do offer free stock images. Remember that when they offer these images, they are offering the royalty-free license on them. As is the case with many stock photos, free is not necessarily free.

Free Illustration

Illustrations are digital drawings and computer graphics that help enhance your article or blog post. Keep in mind that iStock only accepts the best images from their contributing artists – they have a reputation uphold. In other words, their illustrations have been designed by professional graphic artists and hand-picked to be featured as the free illustration.

Free Video Clip

You didn’t think that iStock was limited to photos and illustrations, right? Did you know that many of the commercials you see on television utilize stock video footage somewhere in their commercial? Where do you think these advertisers get their stock video footage? That’s right – you guessed it – from places like iStock photos.

Free Audio Clip

You know, one of the best ways to establish yourself as an authority in your niche is to diversify how you deliver your information. What does this mean for you? Well, have you ever considered starting a podcast? In the same way that stock illustrations and stock photos can enhance blog posts, stock audio clips can enhance your podcasts and make them more engaging. Use these clips to increase your audience base.

What Can You Use Them for?

There are several more ways you may utilize any of these files for more than just marketing. Creative professionals also use them, such as event photographers who use them in their finished products. Are you a creative professional? You can use them for your blog posts, podcasts and yes – even in your videos. It won’t take long for you to see the value iStock offers simply by becoming a member.